Limerick Minister, Patrick O’Donovan TD has announced funding of €26,199,251 which has been allocated to assist the repair of regional and local roads in Limerick.
“This funding announced today will assist Limerick City & County Council in progressing repairs to regional and local roads. 2019 will see a further significant increase in grant funding for regional and local roads, which I’m delighted to see.
“As the Minister here in Limerick, I have worked with all of my Government colleagues to ensure the maximum amount of funding for Limerick. Recent extreme weather events have had a major impact on the regional and local road network and this funding will see essential maintenance and improvements carried out.”
“The Government is determined to support the continued growth in our economy in the years to come by maintaining and renewing existing infrastructure. I know this funding will greatly assist in the repairs and ensure our road network in Limerick is of the highest standard”.
“These grants are to supplement local authorities’ own resources and expenditure on regional and local road and are just part of the total investment in regional and local roads for this year.”
Details of the funding are as follows:
| Limerick City & County Council | ||||
| Restoration Improvement | €8,991,000 | |||
| Restoration Maintenance | €1,454,000 | |||
| Supplementary Restoration Maintenance | €574,000 | |||
| Discretionary Grant | €3,497,000 | |||
| Bridge Rehabilitation | €427,000 | |||
| Specific Imp. Grants | €1,200,000 | |||
| Strategic Regional and Local Roads | €7,500,000 | |||
| Safety Improvement Works | €358,000 | |||
| Speed Limits | €187,500 | |||
| Training Grant | €68,000 | |||
| Drainage Works | €856,000 | |||
| Community Improvement Scheme | €86,751 | |||
| Former National Road | €1,000,000 | |||
| Total Allocation | €26,199,251 | |||
| 2019 Specific Improvement Grant | ||||
| Scheme Name | LA Allocation | |||
| Park Road Bridge Replacement | €100,000 | |||
| Golf Links Road & Ballysimon Road Upgrade | €500,000 | |||
| Castletroy Link Road | €100,000 | |||
| Croom DS | €500,000 | |||
| Limerick City & County Council Total | €1,200,000 | |||
| 2019 Strategic Regional and Local Roads | ||||
| Scheme Name | LA Allocation | |||
| Coonagh / Knockalisheen Distributor Road | €7,500,000 | |||
| Limerick City & County Council Total | €7,500,000 | |||
| 2019 Bridge Rehabilitation Works on Regional and Local Roads | ||||
| Local Authority | Road Number | Location | LA Allocation | |
| Limerick City and County Council | L1131 | Abbington Bridge | €45,000 | |
| Limerick City and County Council | L6150 | Ballingarry | €85,000 | |
| Limerick City and County Council | R521 | Shanagolden Village Culvert | €30,000 | |
| Limerick City and County Council | L1222 | Ballylin | €35,000 | |
| Limerick City and County Council | R525 | Derrylusk Bridge | €30,000 | |
| Limerick City and County Council | R857 | Thomond Bridge, Limerick City | €102,000 | |
| Limerick City and County Council | L8504 | Ballyhaukish Bridge | €10,000 | |
| Limerick City and County Council | LP1122 | Annagh Bridge | €20,000 | |
| Limerick City and County Council | R516 | Tullovin Bridge | €35,000 | |
| Limerick City and County Council | L1324 | Meenheala Bridge, Abbeyfeale | €25,000 | |
| Limerick City and County Council | R463 & R857 | Matthew Bridge , Sarsfield Bridge , Athlunkard Bridge | €10,000 | |
| Limerick City and County Council Total | €427,000 | |||
| 2019 Safety Improvement Works on Regional and Local Roads | ||||
| Local Authority | Road Number | Location | LA Allocation | |
| Limerick Council | R513 | Lynches Corner , Caherconlish | €90,000 | |
| Limerick Council | Five cross roads Murroe R506/ LP1161/ LP1123/LP1125 | The 5 cross roads cross is located within a 60kmph speed limit zone. There are currently 3 stop approaches to this junction on the LP1123 (Newport approach), LP1125 (Abington approach) and LP1161 (Murroe village approach). The R506 approaches to this junction is freeflow. There are 4 properties located at the junction, therefore it would be difficult and costly to realign the junction to introduce staggered legs. | €60,000 | |
| Limerick Council | R512 | Grange Cross | €30,000 | |
| Limerick Council | L10441 | South Circular Adj to Fathers Church | €30,000 | |
| Limerick Council | L1316 / L1317 | Lenihan’s Cross NCW ( Old Barna) | €25,000 | |
| Limerick Council | R518 | Rylands, Ballingarry | €44,000 | |
| Limerick Council | L7060 / L7058 | Ballaghbehy South, Abbeyfeale | €15,000 | |
| Limerick Council | R527 | R527/R510 Approachs to Shannon bridge roundabout | €10,000 | |
| Limerick Council | R512 | Glenosheen Village | €54,000 | |
| Limerick Council Total | €358,000 | |||
| 2019 Former National Roads | ||||
| Scheme Name | LA Allocation | |||
| Location of road rehabilitation works to be based on 2018 regional road survey results and to be agreed with Departmental Inspector | €1,000,000 | |||
| Limerick Council Total | €1,000,000 | |||
